SOC Analyst Tier 2

Vaultes is a rapidly growing cybersecurity and digital services company headquartered in the Washington DC metro area. Serving customers across the Federal government and commercial sectors, we use our broad experience and deep technical expertise to implement customized solutions that enable mission achievement and secure the world through technology. FAST: The Vaultes Way F – Frictionless Collaboration: We lead with humility and are easy to work with. Our ego‑less, one‑team mindset keeps progress moving. A – Accountable & Adaptable: We do what we say we will and own our outcomes. Rooted in a growth mindset, we flex with change and stay aligned to mission needs. S – Secure by Design: We protect what matters most. Security and integrity guide our decisions, ensuring resilience and confidence for our clients and partners. T – Trusted Partners: We work side by side with clients and colleagues, earning trust through accountability, openness, and shared success. About the Role The SOC Analyst II will support day-to-day security operations by monitoring security events, investigating alerts, triaging potential incidents, and escalating confirmed or suspected threats in accordance with established procedures. This role serves as an operational analyst within the Security Operations Center and helps maintain situational awareness across enterprise systems, networks, cloud services, endpoints, and security tooling. This role supports a mission‑critical cybersecurity initiative for a Federal customer. This is a full‑time position contingent on contract award. Responsibilities Monitor SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, email security, vulnerability, and other security platforms for suspicious activity. Triage alerts and distinguish false positives from actionable security events. Investigate security events using log data, endpoint telemetry, network data, and threat intelligence. Escalate incidents in accordance with severity, impact, and response procedures. Document investigations, findings, and actions taken in ticketing/case management systems. Support incident handling activities including containment, evidence collection, and coordination with technical teams. Review vulnerability findings and assist with prioritization and routing to responsible teams. Participate in shift turnover reporting and maintain accurate operational notes. Support development and refinement of detection rules, playbooks, and standard operating procedures. Contribute to metrics reporting such as alert volumes, escalation rates, false positives, and response timelines. Other responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Citizenship is required Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted. 3–5 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity operations, or related IT security role. Experience working with SIEM platforms, ticketing systems, and endpoint/network security tools. Understanding of common attack techniques, indicators of compromise, and incident triage workflows. Familiarity with Windows, Linux, Active Directory, cloud environments, and networking fundamentals. Familiarity with NIST, FISMA, RMF, or similar frameworks. Experience supporting federal, regulated, or compliance‑driven environments. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working across shifts and during time‑sensitive events. Preferred Qualifications Active Public Trust. Experience working on a Federal contract. Experience with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Qualys. Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or SC‑200. Perks and Benefits Paid time off Paid holidays Work‑from‑home opportunities 401k with matching incentive Company provided life insurance Company provided short‑term disability Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, and frequently communicate with co‑workers, management, and customers. This is a Full‑Time, W2 position. Corp‑to‑Corp and 1099 ineligible. Vaultes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr